Memphis Depay left Atlético Madrid on June 30. The Dutch striker, who had arrived with high expectations, failed to renew his contract with the club and has been without a team ever since. At 30 years old, Depay is a free agent, which means that any team could sign him without paying a transfer fee. However, the striker's situation remains complicated, as he has not yet found a new destination.
One of the teams that had been mentioned as a possible refuge for Depay was Sevilla FC. After the departure of Lucas Ocampos to Rayados de Monterrey for seven million euros, the Sevillian team was looking for a replacement. Among the options that Sevilla's sporting management was considering, the name of Memphis Depay had gained strength. However, the hopes of the player and Atlético de Madrid, who were looking favourably on Depay continuing in LaLiga, have been cooled by the decision of the Andalusian club.
Rejected in Seville
According to several Seville media outlets, Sevilla have decided not to move forward with negotiations to sign the former Atletico player. The sporting management, led by Víctor Orta, have opted to wait until the winter transfer market before making any new signings. The idea is to evaluate the performance of recent acquisitions, such as Ejuke, Iheanacho and Peque, to determine whether they really need to strengthen in the position left vacant by Ocampos.
This decision is a setback not only for Depay, but also for Diego Simeone, who had hoped that Sevilla would take a different direction. The Atletico Madrid manager had given his approval for Depay's departure, hoping that the striker would find a new club where he could once again excel. Sevilla, however, have preferred not to rush, opting for a more conservative strategy at a delicate moment for the club.
Free agent
It is true that Memphis Depay, being without a club, has the possibility of signing at any time, without having to wait for the opening of a new transfer window. However, the reality is that his situation is getting more complicated as the days go by. Several teams, such as Rayo Vallecano, showed interest in him, but in the end they did not find the necessary space in their squad.
The uncertainty surrounding Depay's future continues, and Sevilla's refusal to sign him at the moment only adds more doubts about his next destination. Meanwhile, the Dutch striker is still looking for a team where he can regain his form and show that he still has a lot to offer in elite football. On the horizon, the winter transfer market is shaping up to be a new opportunity for Depay, who hopes that, by then, the circumstances will be more favourable.